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Drone Day: Sound Bath
May 24
Drone Day: Sound Bath

Drone Day: Sound Bath is a special edition of the annual celebration of drone, community and experimental sounds. Taking place at an indoor pool, audience members are invited to bathe communally in sound, water and sweat.

Laylit
May 30
Laylit

Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.

Pique summer edition
Jun 7
Pique summer edition

Pique summer edition — the boldest annual instalment of Debaser’s celebrated music and multi-arts festival series — takes over downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex. Featuring dynamic performances, thought-provoking exhibitions, and interactive installations across indoor and outdoor stages.

 
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Pique unveils its summer edition lineup of eclectic, inclusive multi-arts programming
Pique unveils its summer edition lineup of eclectic, inclusive multi-arts programming

A building-wide party that extends onto the street, Pique showcases groundbreaking performances and exhibitions from local and international artists.

Welcome our new programming committee members!
Welcome our new programming committee members!

Martha Adem and Nabil Bhatia join returning members Shannon Whiteduck-Odjick and Ben Compton on Debaser’s 2025 programming committee.

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Recap: Pique spring 2025, a femme-forward festival edition on International Women's Day

Wrapping up another SOLD OUT Pique full of love and gratitude for all involved! With over 1,400 people in attendance across 2 days, it's the biggest spring edition in Pique herstory.

 

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Support announcement❗ @themessthetics & James Brandon Lewis will join @mdou_moctar at the @bronsoncentremusictheatre on October 8 The Messthetics are an instrumental trio featuring Brendan Canty (drums) and Joe Lally (bass) of Fugazi, and Anthon
😷 Mask up and come dance with us 💃 We’re throwing a COVID-safer dance party on July 12 at Club SAW with DJ sets by @jasnasty and @seiiizi ✨ This party follows our outdoor COVID-safer concert featuring performances by indie/folk singer-songwr
Join us this coming Wednesday for Debaser’s Annual General Meeting! Registration to attend is open to the public, both in person and remotely; check the link 🔗 in our bio to RSVP today! The Annual General Meeting 🌐 is an open meeting with th
Announcing 📣 @raespoon @coreygulkin and @marsaspenmusic perform an outdoor COVID-safer concert on Fri July 12 at SAW Courtyard @saw_centre An intimate outdoor gathering of Queer and Trans COVID-conscious indie-folk singer-songwriters for an open ai
Pique takes a village ✨ Thank you to the entire team who made the summer edition possible! VOLUNTEERS 💖 Zack Ali, Rafael da Silva Andrade, Farrah Bartal, Sam Belhumeur, Nebye Berhe, Sam E, Abigaile Gagnon, Victoria Giroux, Somya Goomer, Mona Hate,

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Established in 2013, Debaser is an arts organization and event presenter/producer based on unceded Algonquin territory (in so-called Ottawa). Read more →

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